The LabOpp Global Leaders podcast is a series of conversations about Careers, the Lab Industry, Training, and People.

Our guest this week is Joseph Kwaghga Kumbur from Nigeria. He has been working diligently on eradicating Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) across Nigeria. In addition to learning about his journey, tune in to learn more about NTDs and gain an understanding of the current and future state of a variety of diagnostic techniques used in identifying NTDs.

If you would like to get in touch with Joseph Kwaghga Kumbur, you can find him on LinkedIn

Some of the organizations mentioned during this podcast:

· The Carter Center: https://www.cartercenter.org/countries/nigeria.html

· Nigerian Institute of Medical Research: https://nimr.gov.ng/

· Helen Keller International:  https://www.hki.org/

· Evidence Action: https://www.evidenceaction.org/

· Christian Blind Mission: https://www.cbm.org/in-action/inclusive-eye-health/neglected-tropical-diseases/

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